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John Deere R72

John Deere R72 tractor
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The John Deere R72 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1984 to 1986. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical shaft, a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The mower has a 30-inch mid-mount John Deere mower deck with manual lift and cutting height from 1 to 3.5 inches. It weighs 290 lbs and has a wheelbase of 42 inches. The electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with negative ground. The R72 was originally priced at $1,339 in 1983.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere R72

Engine

Power:8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter:electric
Fuel tank:1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Air cleaner:dry element
Oil capacity:1.125 qts (1.1 L)
Engine detail:Briggs & Stratton, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:25 h

Dimensions

Height:38 inches (96 cm)
Length:56.8 inches (144 cm)
Weight:290 lbs (131 kg)
Rear tire:16x6.50-8
Wheelbase:42 inches (106 cm)
Front tire:11x4.00-5

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Original price:$1,339 in 1983
Years produced:1984 - 1986

Attachments

Cut height:1 to 3.5 inch (2 to 8 cm)
Cutting width:30 inches (76 cm)
Overall width:41 inches (104 cm)
30" Mower deck:mid-mount John Deere, 1-blade with manual lift

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse

Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate on the left rear of the mower, near the hitch.

Steering and brakes

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical
Mid PTO:independent

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